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Can energy therapy help my appetite if i am on chemotherapy?
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Yes: Effectiveness depends on the individual, the practitioner, and the type of energy work.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Couldn't hurt...: While there is no scientific evidence to suggest "energy therapy" can help with appetite stimulation for those receiving chemotherapy, it wouldn't interfere with your treatment. I am a little wary of people making money off of unproven therapies in such a vulnerable patient population, though. Caveat emptor...
Answered 10/18/2013
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